The story revolves around Brooke, a teenager living in Manhattan, who is forced into the public eye when her sister Mara becomes a talk show host. Mara's show includes a segment where she and her twin sister, Brooke, play a card game called War, with the winner breaking an egg on the other's head. This incident goes viral on YouTube and social media, leading to Brooke being mocked at school.
One day, Brooke is approached by a popular guy at school, Lance, who invites her to a date. She initially declines, but later, Mara reveals that Lance and his friends bet on who can win a date with Brooke without asking her. This leads to a competition on Mara's talk show, where the boys each have 30 seconds to impress Brooke.
Brooke chooses Zeke, a guitarist, as the one she'd go on a date with. Zeke, however, is in a difficult situation as he needs to pay for his music college education. He decides to keep dating Brooke for a bet, but eventually, he breaks up with her, citing her as being "way below his league".
Brooke is devastated but decides to help Zeke apply for a scholarship to the music school. When Zeke's college returns the deposit check, Brooke suspects that Zeke has declined the offer. She confronts him, and he reveals that he has a sick father and is saving up to reapply next year.
Despite the breakup, Brooke and Zeke remain friends. Brooke decides to give Zeke a second chance, and they start dating again. The story ends with Brooke thanking her sister Mara for indirectly helping her find a boyfriend, even though it was in the most unusual way.
1. The narrator, Brooke, is a teenager living in Manhattan.
2. Brooke's twin sister, Mara, hosts a talk show.
3. Mara's show features a game where contestants play "War" and the winner breaks an egg on the other's head.
4. Brooke's appearance on the show leads to her being targeted by popular boys at school, including Lance.
5. Lance and his friends bet on who can win a date with Brooke.
6. Brooke eventually chooses guitarist Zeke as her date.
7. Zeke's father is sick and needs medical attention, which Zeke struggles to afford.
8. Zeke's dad's medical bills are a result of his gambling debts to Lance's father.
9. Zeke's father's illness and financial situation lead Brooke to help Zeke apply for a scholarship to a music school.
10. Zeke breaks up with Brooke in public, citing her as being "stuck up" and "way below his league".
11. Zeke's decision to break up with Brooke is due to his father's medical emergency, which he couldn't afford to pay for.
12. Lance and his friends bet on the outcome of the date between Brooke and Zeke.
13. Brooke learns that Mara had a hand in the betting game.
14. Brooke decides to give Zeke a second chance, despite his public breakup with her.
15. Zeke returns Brooke's feelings and they become a couple again.
16. Zeke's music school offer is returned, and he declines the offer, citing his father's health and financial situation.
17. Zeke gets a job and his father's health improves.
18. Brooke and Zeke's relationship is based on mutual respect and understanding.